Hold Me (Teddy Pendergrass & Whitney Houston song)
| "Hold Me" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Teddy Pendergrass and Whitney Houston | ||||
| from the album Love Language and Whitney Houston | ||||
| B-side | "Love" | |||
| Released | May 24, 1984 | |||
| Format | Vinyl record (7" 45 RPM) | |||
| Genre | R&B, soul | |||
| Length |
6:00 4:53 (7") | |||
| Label | Asylum | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Michael Masser, Linda Creed | |||
| Producer(s) | Michael Masser | |||
| Whitney Houston singles chronology | ||||
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"Hold Me" is a ballad duet performed by Teddy Pendergrass and Whitney Houston. It was released as a single from Pendergrass' 1984 album Love Language as well as Houston's 1985 self-titled debut album, serving the debut single of her career. It became a top-five R&B hit in the United States, but only peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1]
The original arrangement of the song, titled as "In Your Arms", written by Linda Creed & Michael Masser, features on the Diana Ross 1982 album Silk Electric.[2]
Personnel
- Vocals: Teddy Pendergrass & Whitney Houston
- Drums: Carlos Vega
- Bass: Nathan East
- Keyboards: Randy Kerber, Michael Masser, Ray Parker, Jr.
- Guitars: Paul Jackson Jr.
Critical reception
Ron Wynn of Allmusic highlighted this track on Love Language and he called it a good duet.[3]
Track listing
US and UK 7" vinyl single
- A "Hold Me" (Michael Masser, Linda Creed) (Teddy Pendergrass with Whitney Houston) – 4:53
- B "Love" (Michael Masser, Randy Goodrum) (Teddy Pendergrass) – 4:28
US and UK 12" vinyl single
- A "Hold Me" (Masser, Creed) (Pendergrass with Houston) – 6:00
- B "Love" (Masser, Goodrum) (Pendergrass) – 4:28
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
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References
- 1 2 Whitburn, Joel (2007). Top Pop Singles: 1955-2006. Record Research.
- ↑ Diana Ross version
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/love-language-mw0000650618
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Teddy Pendergrass & Whitney Houston - Hold Me". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums. HIT Entertainment.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2005). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2007). Top Adult Songs: 1961-2006. Record Research.
- ↑ "South Korea Gaon International Chart (Week: February 12, 2012 to February 18, 2012)". Gaon Chart. January 5, 2013. Archived from the original on December 19, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
- ↑ "Billboard.BIZ". Billboard.BIZ. 1984-12-31. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
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